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Apocrypha
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See also: apocrypha
English
Etymology
See apocrypha.
Proper noun
Apocrypha pl (plural only)
- That group of works which formed part of the Septuagint, but not of the Hebrew canon recognized by the Jews, and which is considered by some Christians to form an authentic part of Scripture, but which is rejected by others (namely by Protestants).
- Synonym: Deuterocanon
Translations
writings recognized by some but not all Christians
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